Holiday Lights in Chandler 2026
Chandler's holiday-lights season runs from the week of Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov 26, 2026) into early January. We checked 1 light display, tree lightings, parades and festivals in Chandler against their official sites, plus 7 holiday events from venue, library, city and ticketing calendars.
1 of the attractions is free, and every card says what the official site lists for dates, hours and prices. Those change, so confirm on the organizer's page before you go. We add city calendars' events as they're posted.
Tree lightings (2)
City and neighborhood tree-lighting nights, most of them free.
Sat, Dec 5
Tumbleweed Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights
Downtown Chandler (Dr. A.J. Chandler Park) · 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225
Chandler lights its famous tumbleweed Christmas tree, with musical performances, free photos with Santa at Santa's House (closed 6:30–8 pm while Santa rides in the parade), letters to Santa, Chandler Fire's Stuff the Truck toy drive and the Parade of Lights through downtown. Carpool and arrive early for parking.
- Hours:
- 4:30–9 pm · Parade of Lights 6:45–8 pm
- Price:
- Free
Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site
Santa visits & free family fun (2)
Santa visits, plus free holiday events the organizer lists for families or all ages.
Holiday shows & concerts (4)
The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, holiday concerts and touring Christmas shows. Ticket prices are from the seller's listing.
Fri, Nov 27, 7:00 PM · +7 more dates through Dec 6
The Nutcracker Presented By Ballet Etudes
Chandler Center for the Arts · check pricesKid-friendly
Sat, Dec 12, 2:00 PM · +5 more dates through Dec 20
The 39th Annual Spirit of Christmas presented by Tempe Dance Academy
Chandler Center for the Arts · check pricesKid-friendly
Fri, Dec 18, 6:00 PM
Film Friday: “Christmas Holiday” (1944)
Chandler Museum · Free
Fri, Dec 18, 7:30 PM
David Archuleta The Warm Me Up Holiday Tour
Chandler Center for the Arts · check pricesKid-friendly
Holiday Lights in Chandler: FAQ
Are there free Christmas lights in Chandler?
Yes. Tumbleweed Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights (Dec 5) is free, as listed on its official site. 4 of the event listings below are free too.
When are the 2026 tree lightings in Chandler?
Tumbleweed Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights (Dec 5).
How do I know if an event is OK for kids?
Cards say Kid-friendly when the organizer lists the event for families or all ages, and 21+ or Adults only when it's for grown-ups. Light displays and tree lightings here are all-ages unless the card says otherwise.
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Events come from venue, library, city and ticketing calendars and update several times a day. Seasonal attractions are checked by hand against each official site (date shown on the card). Spot something wrong? Tell us.